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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,854.34, 21,871.93 and 9,477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,854.34, 21,871.93 and 9,477.22 is: 13,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,854.34 : 21,871.93 = 9,477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,854.34/21,871.93 = 9,477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,854.34x = 21,871.93 × 9,477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,854.34x = 207,285,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,285,092.43/15,854.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.34

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